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Though modern medical science has managed to produce several noteworthy breakthroughs, such as custom LASIK procedures that can give patients better vision than they ever imagined, there are still a number of things that doctors don’t understand about the human body. For example, scientists still can’t say for certain why humans need to sleep every night.

For every majestic eagle and elegant horse that Mother Nature gives us to marvel at, there are animals that don’t boast quite as impressive abilities. Evolution has given every animal a purpose and the tools to achieve it, but that hasn’t saved a few critters from drawing the short stick in the lottery for good vision.

People with allergies know that when the seasons change, they’re at risk for a few bad days. Sometimes, allergies affect your eyes, too. To maintain your vision and remain a good candidate for a LASIK procedure, you might want to brush up on the science behind allergies and the best way to avoid them.

Considering everything we know today about concussions and facial injuries, the fact that hockey players used to skate around without any kind of head protection seems like a piece of fiction. Concussions were just “getting your bell rung” and severe cuts to the face and head were badges of honor for goalies like Terry Sawchuk.

You finally got the LASIK surgery you’ve always wanted—so, what happens now? After LASIK, your vision immediately improves. The whole recovery process is quick as well. If you work at a job where the risk of eye injury is low, you can probably return to work the next day. You can even fly in an airplane within a day—just make sure to keep your eyes lubricated to protect them from the dry air of the plane.

Technology is supposed to make life easier, and for the most part it does. However, not every form of cutting-edge technology can be as effective, and while it seems that everyone and their mother has a smartphone or tablet these days, the jury is still out on whether these devices are bad for your eyes. 

It’s often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but it’s not often that windows come in a variety of mesmerizing colours. But what’s really going on in the body to produce such wildly differing eye colours? 

Even though your eyesight is probably your most important sense in everyday life, there’s a startling amount of misinformation surrounding what makes good vision. Some believe that it’s all genetic and your actions don’t impact your eyesight, while others proclaim that shoveling down carrots before, during and after meals gives them night vision like a cat.

On March 8th, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the globe to celebrate the achievements of women while calling for greater equality. It was first held in 1911. To mark this special day, we sat down with LASIK MD surgeon Dr. Mona Harissi-Dagher, to talk to her about working in medicine, a field which is no longer dominated by men like it once was. She also shares who inspired her to enter such a profession.